Pre-Load Schedule and 212 GB Install Size
Rockstar Games has announced the pre-load schedule for Grand Theft Auto VI, as reported by RockstarINTEL. Digital pre-loading for PlayStation 5 will begin on Tuesday, November 10 at midnight local time in each time zone. For Xbox Series X|S, pre-loading starts globally on the same day at 12 a.m. GMT. The studio also confirmed the game's install size: 212 GB, which is nearly double that of Red Dead Redemption 2. This information was corroborated by Kotaku and GamesRadar, who cited the official announcement.
Global Release Time and Physical Map Confirmation
Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will launch at midnight local time worldwide on November 19, 2026, meaning players in New Zealand will gain access earlier than those in the Americas. For physical edition buyers, code-in-box versions will be available from retailers starting November 12 for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, a physical map of Leonida will be included with certain editions, as reported by RockstarINTEL and covered by multiple outlets.
Free Digital Poster and Map for Leonida
On November 19, Rockstar Games will add an official printable Grand Theft Auto VI cover art poster and a map of Leonida as free digital downloads on the official website. A double-sided physical version of this poster will be available shortly after launch from the Rockstar Store for $0.99 or as a free gift with any store purchase. These details were first reported by RockstarINTEL and align with the studio's announcement.
Sources and notes
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- GTA 6 Pre-Load Date Changes, Release Time & Physical Map Confirmed (rockstarintel.com)
- GTA 6 Pre-Load Times, Install Size, And Global Release Schedule (kotaku.com)
- GTA 6 preload date and times confirmed (www.gamesradar.com)
